7M - Tearful Neymar Calls Raphinha After World Cup Roster Selection
Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 by 7M Sport

Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. shared a highly emotional moment with teammate Raphinha after being officially named in Carlo Ancelotti's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos star, who faced a long international absence due to serious injuries during the qualifying cycle, burst into tears of joy and covered his eyes as the announcement secured his ticket to the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Immediately after celebrating with his physical trainer, who played a key role in his fitness recovery, Neymar placed a video call to Barcelona winger Raphinha. The phone call highlighted the strong camaraderie and mutual respect within the Selecao locker room, as the young Barcelona attacker was also deeply moved to learn that one of his footballing role models would join him on the World Cup journey.
During their conversation, a tearful yet confident Neymar sent a clear message to his teammate, declaring that they are in this together and are going to win the tournament. As Brazil pursues its record-extending sixth world title, Neymar's inclusion reinforces his position not just as a sporting star, but as the crucial emotional and veteran leader for the national team's attack.
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